The Head of Bali’s Civil Service has confirmed that security measures will be increased over the Christmas and New Year holidays. In preparation for a massive surge in tourist arrivals, the civil service and another security team in Bali, including the police and army, are increasing surveillance, patrols, and even traffic management.  Speaking to the …

With Christmas Day just hours away, the Vice President of Indonesia, Ma’ruf Amin, has spoken to reporters about the upcoming holiday and what it means for tourism. During a visit to Nusa Dua in Bali on Friday, 23rd December, Vice President Amin called on tourist businesses such as attractions, venues, and restaurants to prepare for …

Wednesday, 21st December, marked the launch of Indonesia’s new second home visa. The new visa category was announced in October and is designed to attract high earners to invest in creating a life in Bali and the rest of the country. The announcement was primarily received as a positive move, enabling entrepreneurs, high-wealth individuals, and …

Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has officially opened a new eco-tourism initiative in Kintamani, Bangli Regency. The eco-tourism program is based in the Glagalinggah Pine Forest in Bali’s highlands. Sitting 1,200m above sea level, the pine forest has been inaugurated by the Governor as a destination for tourists to learn ‘messages of environmental preservation alongside local …

The Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) have issued early weather warnings across Bali for the 23rd and 24th of December, with the situation to remain under constant review. The BMKG has warned the public to exercise caution as heavy rains are predicted in the coming days. The news comes as Bali prepares to …

The festive season has well and truly arrived in Bali. As the Indonesian province begins to welcome 1.5 million tourists to the holiday hotspot for the Christmas and New Year holidays, it is not just the island of Bali that welcomes visitors. Tourists are exploring Bali and its neighboring islands, including Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, …

Wednesday, 21st December, marks the launch of Indonesia’s new second home visa. The new visa category was announced by Acting Director General for Immigration, Widodo Ekatjahjana, in late October, who confirmed that the final details were being put into motion. While the development received plenty of positive feedback, many international residents living in Bali raised concerns …

Authorities in Bali have announced details of the deportation of a Moldovan family who were detained in March 2022 for breaking into a Canggu villa. According to officials, the family of five broke into a villa that had been left empty for most of the pandemic. At the time of their arrest and interrogation, the …

Bali is a holiday resort island best known for its sun, sea, and sand. The Indonesian Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, told the press this year that he wants to refocus the island’s branding to promoting ‘serenity, spirituality, and sustainability but now, travel trends reveal that visitors wish to do more than …

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and there is an overwhelming offering of parties and events to celebrate the turn of the year’s end. Some leading entertainment venues in Bali have already sold out of tickets for their star-studded parties and festivals. Local leaders in Kuta have announced that they will be hosting …

Bali is preparing to welcome over 1.4 million additional people to the island over the Christmas and New year holidays. While this is great news for many tourism operators, the massive influx of arrivals will undoubtedly have an impact on the island’s already pressured transportation networks. The Denpasar City Transportation Agency have announced that they …

The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has reviewed the country’s tourism data for 2022. He proudly announced that Indonesia has smashed tourism targets set earlier this year. It was confirmed earlier this month that Bali had already beaten their provincial tourism targets by the end of November. As Minister Uno looks …